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CI Stock Forecast: The Cigna Group Price Predictions for 2026-2027

Last close, 3 Aug 2026
$282
+1.08% on the day

The 24 Wall Street analysts covering The Cigna Group hold a median 12-month price target of $340 — +20.5% from the last close. Ticker Nerd's systematic factor model, run across ~4,600 US stocks, ranks it 53 of 100 as at 1 Aug 2026 — in the upper half.

Market cap
$74.5B
Ticker Nerd rank
53 / 100
Median analyst target
$340
Analysts covering
24
Total return, dividends reinvested
1W
−3.1%
1M
−2.0%
YTD
+3.6%
1Y
+9.9%
From 52W high
−7.8%
From 52W low
+17.4%
$240
$306
52-week range, adjusted closes · the dot is the last close
Ticker Nerd rank

CI stock analysis: one number for the whole business

Consensus tells you what everyone already believes. The model scores The Cigna Group on its factor families — the same systematic rank behind the Ticker Nerd portfolio.

Where the model ranks itAs at 1 Aug 2026
53 / 100

Percentile across ~4,600 US stocks on Ticker Nerd’s systematic factor model. Higher is better. How the model is built and tested

Volatility
98
Value
96
Growth
80
Revisions
64
Quality
49
Momentum
42
Accruals
38
Issuance
23
Size
4

Volatility (98): The share price has been relatively steady.

Issuance (23): The company has been issuing shares or taking on financing, diluting existing holders.

Size (4): Larger than most of the companies we track — more scrutinised, less often mispriced.

The rank is the raw material. Whether the rules would actually own The Cigna Group — and when they’d sell — is the membership.

Wall Street

CI stock forecast 2026-2027: analyst price targets & predictions

The bullish and bearish analyst opinions on CI, reported as data — targets and ratings, the market's view beside the model's.

Share price and the analyst range, 12 monthsAdjusted close, US dollars
$250$300$350$400Oct 25Jan 26Apr 26Jul 26CIHigh $400Median $340Low $290

Price targets and ratings are third-party analyst estimates, reported here as data. They are not Ticker Nerd forecasts, and they are frequently wrong.

What Wall Street says24 analysts
20 Buy4 Hold0 Sell
Low $290Median $340High $400

The green dot is the last close — the median target sits +20.5% from it.

Recent analyst actionsNewest first

Of the 20 most recent actions, 4 moved their price target up and 0 moved it down.

DateFirmActionRatingTarget
31 July 2026BarclaysMaintainsEqual-Weight$304$310
31 July 2026GuggenheimMaintainsBuy$338$361
31 July 2026Wells FargoMaintainsEqual-Weight$305$307
9 July 2026BernsteinMaintainsOutperform$371$381
8 June 2026MizuhoMaintainsOutperform
26 May 2026BarclaysDowngradeEqual-Weight
22 May 2026UBSMaintainsBuy
20 May 2026Deutsche BankDowngradeHold
20 May 2026Morgan StanleyMaintainsOverweight
5 May 2026BernsteinMaintainsOutperform
4 May 2026GuggenheimMaintainsBuy
1 May 2026BarclaysMaintainsOverweight
1 May 2026Cantor FitzgeraldMaintainsOverweight
1 May 2026RBC CapitalMaintainsOutperform
1 May 2026Wells FargoMaintainsEqual-Weight
20 Apr 2026JefferiesMaintainsBuy
12 Mar 2026BernsteinUpgradeOutperform
3 Mar 2026Piper SandlerReiteratesOverweight
17 Feb 2026Truist SecuritiesReiteratesBuy
9 Feb 2026TD CowenMaintainsBuy

Price targets and ratings are third-party analyst estimates, reported here as data. They are not Ticker Nerd forecasts, and they are frequently wrong.

Estimates

CI analyst estimate revisions

Not the forecast itself — the direction analysts are revising it. Revision direction is one of the model's factor families.

Which way the estimates are movingNext fiscal year
EPS revision, 90 days
+0.2%
Analysts raising
1
Analysts cutting
1
Fundamentals

The Cigna Group (CI) financial data

A margin means little on its own. Each bar marks where the figure sits across the whole US universe we score.

Valuation
Trailing P/E
11.7×

Cheaper than 56% of US stocks

Price / sales
0.3×

Cheaper than 90% of US stocks

Price / book
1.8×

Cheaper than 49% of US stocks

EV / EBITDA
7.7×

Cheaper than 47% of US stocks

Growth & margins
Revenue growth (YoY)
6.7%

Higher than 46% of US stocks

Earnings growth (YoY)
8.4%

Higher than 48% of US stocks

Gross margin
8.8%

Higher than 10% of US stocks

Operating margin
4.0%

Higher than 55% of US stocks

Net margin
2.3%

Higher than 53% of US stocks

Returns & dividend
Return on equity
16.8%

Higher than 77% of US stocks

Return on assets
4.5%

Higher than 74% of US stocks

Dividend yield
2.2%

Higher than 49% of US dividend payers

Bars mark the percentile across the ~4,600 US stocks Ticker Nerd covers, among those reporting the figure.

Peers

CI vs competitors

The nearest names by industry and size, scored by the same model — like for like.

Its peer group, ranked by the same modelHealthcare Plans
CompanyMarket capTKN rank
CIThe Cigna Group$74.5B
53
ELVElevance Health, Inc.$83.5B
62
HUMHumana, Inc.$43.8B
44
CVSCVS Health Corp.$132.6B
83
CNCCentene Corp.$30.6B
89
UNHUnitedHealth Group, Inc.$375.4B
77
MOHMolina Healthcare, Inc.$10.1B
30
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News

Latest CI news & analysis

Cigna's Valuation Gap Still Stands Out

Seeking Alpha · 31 July 2026positive

Seeking Alpha reaffirmed a Buy rating on Cigna, noting its valuation remains deeply discounted despite steady earnings growth, raised 2026 adjusted EPS guidance to at least $30.45, and ongoing capital returns including buybacks and a $1.56 per share dividend.

Why it matters — CI watchers would note the raised EPS guidance and continued capital return program as signs of financial momentum and shareholder value focus.

Cigna Group Q2 Earnings Call Highlights

MarketBeat · 31 July 2026positive

Cigna Group raised its full-year 2026 adjusted earnings outlook after reporting second-quarter results that exceeded expectations in its Evernorth health services business and Cigna Healthcare insurance segment.

Why it matters — An upward earnings revision signals stronger-than-expected operational performance across both of Cigna's core business segments, which may influence investor confidence in the company's growth trajectory.

CI Q2 Earnings Beat Estimates on Cigna Healthcare Strength

Zacks Investment Research · 30 July 2026positive

Cigna reported Q2 earnings and revenue that beat estimates, driven by strength in its Cigna Healthcare segment, and raised its 2026 EPS outlook despite higher pharmacy costs.

Why it matters — The earnings and revenue beat, along with an improved forward outlook, signals strong underlying performance in Cigna's core health insurance business.

Cigna Expects Lower Growth in Popular GLP-1 Drug Prescriptions

Benzinga · 30 July 2026negative

Cigna reported second-quarter earnings results and its stock fell. The company expects lower growth in popular GLP-1 drug prescriptions.

Why it matters — GLP-1 drugs are a major cost driver for pharmacy benefits, so lower growth in their prescriptions could affect Cigna's financial outlook.

Cigna (CI) Reports Q2 Earnings: What Key Metrics Have to Say

Zacks Investment Research · 30 July 2026neutral

Zacks Investment Research reported on Cigna's Q2 2026 earnings, comparing the company's key metrics against Wall Street estimates and the prior year's actuals.

Why it matters — The analysis of how Cigna's key quarterly metrics stack up against estimates and the year-ago period helps investors gauge the company's operational performance beyond headline figures.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions about CI stock

What is the CI stock price forecast for 2026-2027?

The 24 Wall Street analysts covering The Cigna Group have a median 12-month price target of $340, with estimates ranging from $290 to $400. These are third-party analyst estimates, not Ticker Nerd forecasts, and they are frequently wrong.

Is CI stock a buy right now?

Of the 24 analysts covering The Cigna Group, 20 rate it a Buy, 4 a Hold and 0 a Sell. Ticker Nerd's systematic factor model ranks The Cigna Group 53 out of 100 across roughly 4,600 US stocks as at 1 Aug 2026. None of this is personal advice — it does not consider your circumstances.

How does Ticker Nerd's model rank CI?

As at 1 Aug 2026, The Cigna Group ranks 53 out of 100 on Ticker Nerd's systematic factor model — a percentile across roughly 4,600 US stocks, built from its factor families. Its strongest factor family is Volatility (98 of 100).

Will CI stock go up?

No one can know that. What the data says: the median 12-month target from 24 analysts implies +20.5% from the last close, and Ticker Nerd's factor model ranks The Cigna Group 53 out of 100 as at 1 Aug 2026. Analyst targets are third-party estimates and frequently wrong; none of this is personal advice.

What is the CI stock forecast for 2030?

No analyst covering The Cigna Group publishes a 2030 price target — Wall Street targets run 12 to 18 months out. Sites quoting a 2030 price for CI are extrapolating price history, which says nothing about the business. The furthest attributed numbers are the current analyst targets: $290 to $400 over the next 12 months.

How has CI stock performed over the past year?

The Cigna Group returned +9.9% over the 12 months to 3 Aug 2026, with dividends reinvested. Past performance does not indicate future returns.

What does The Cigna Group do?

The Cigna Group is a global health company that provides a broad range of health services and solutions to individuals, employers, health plans, and government organizations. Through its Evernorth Health Services segment, the company delivers pharmacy benefit management, home delivery and specialty pharmacy services, specialty drug distribution, and care delivery and management solutions that support cost-effective and clinically focused care.

What is the latest news on CI?

The most recent item we track (Seeking Alpha, 31 July 2026): "Cigna's Valuation Gap Still Stands Out". Seeking Alpha reaffirmed a Buy rating on Cigna, noting its valuation remains deeply discounted despite steady earnings growth, raised 2026 adjusted EPS guidance to at least $30.45, and ongoing capital returns including buybacks and a $1.56 per share dividend.

Company

About The Cigna Group.

The Cigna Group is a global health company that provides a broad range of health services and solutions to individuals, employers, health plans, and government organizations. Through its Evernorth Health Services segment, the company delivers pharmacy benefit management, home delivery and specialty pharmacy services, specialty drug distribution, and care delivery and management solutions that support cost-effective and clinically focused care. Its Cigna Healthcare segment offers comprehensive medical coverage and coordinated health solutions across U.S. commercial, government, and international markets, serving employers and other institutional clients as well as individuals. The Other Operations and Corporate segments encompass remaining business activities and centralized functions, including certain ongoing and exited businesses, corporate overhead, and shared services. Headquartered in Bloomfield, Connecticut, and founded in 1792, The Cigna Group plays a significant role in the managed health care and health services sector by integrating benefits, clinical programs, and pharmacy capabilities to support access to healthcare and coordinated patient care.

CEO Mr. Brian Case Evanko C.F.A. · 65,669 employees · United States · https://www.thecignagroup.com